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Sky TV reception

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  • 25-10-2007 11:55am
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    Mac 3
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    Recenty bought an LCD and have Sky installed, but I think the reception could be better. Just wondering has anyone any ideas as to how to inprove recpetion or is it just bad in my area. (I live in Corbally)


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    bullets
    Registered Users Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭bullets


    I am going to make a wild guess here. Are you using an a/v cable as the input ?
    If so the picture quality wont be perfect. CRT's it will be but LCD's it wont be.
    If your using a Scart Lead to pump the signal to the TV the Picturer Quality should be OK.

    I also bought my first LCD TV recently. My Sky Box is downstairs
    at my main TV this is connected via scart. For The LCD in the bedroom
    I have to run a normal co-ax/AV cable from the Sky box output through the wall and up to the bedroom where it connects into the LCD's AV/Ariel input.

    At first I was shocked that the picture quality was not great (but perfectly watchable)
    someone mentioned that the LCD's need a stronger cleaner signal. I notice this when
    plugging in my input into my PC's TV card too. I cant fine tune the reception to be perfect.

    Booting the signal with a booster box may help or may make it worse as it will also
    amplify any noise.

    Im not an expert so I am only making an un-educated guess.
    If your Not using a direct sky box to tv scart connection then try connecting it direct
    to see if it improves things.



    ~B


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    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,514 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Mac - check your signal strength/quality on the System menu of your sky box. Your dish may need to be realigned.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    A LCD or Plasma television will always show up poor quality tv signals more than a CRT television would.


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    Mac 3
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Mac 3


    Hi All,

    Firstly, thanks for the replies. One of my collegues had a similar issue and he bought a better scart lead, he said the difference was unreal. Might have a go at this and see how it goes.

    I'll keep ye updated.

    Thanks again.

    Mac


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mac 3 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Firstly, thanks for the replies. One of my collegues had a similar issue and he bought a better scart lead, he said the difference was unreal. Might have a go at this and see how it goes.

    I'll keep ye updated.

    Thanks again.

    Mac

    The scart leads with the gold plated pins are quite good but can be pricy.


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